"Taiwan Records Unprecedented Daily High as 103 Chinese Warplanes Approach Island"

China sent a record-breaking 103 warplanes towards Taiwan in a 24-hour period, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. While Chinese warplanes frequently approach the island, this recent surge in activity is seen as a new high. China has been conducting large military drills near Taiwan as tensions between the two nations, as well as with the United States, continue to rise. The recent military actions may be an attempt to influence Taiwan's upcoming presidential election in January. Taiwan's defense ministry called the Chinese military activity "harassment" and urged China to cease such actions.